Grand Prairie Solar

Solar Company in Grand Prairie

It is easy to build your own solar panel.

More and more people are turning to solar energy in an effort to cut costs, especially with the current state of the global economy. Some people may be thinking that the cost of installing solar panels will be too high, but the expense will be quickly offset by savings made on the electricity bill. There is good news about building solar panels. There are many important aspects that you will need to know about building your own solar panels.

If you place a solar panel on your home’s roof, you instantly have a powerful source of energy that can provide heat and light for everything in your home. Once these panels are installed, this energy won’t cost you anything, so you can save a lot on utility costs.

While there is a cost involved to actually install solar panels, this can be offset by rebates or tax breaks that are available in many places. Fortunately, as they get more popular and the technology advances, it’s getting cheaper all the time to install solar panels. One of the best things about solar panels is that you can make them even more economical by installing them yourself, which will then free you from being dependent on the power companies. An extra 12 V car battery, and some proper wiring, is necessary to hook up to your solar panels to store the energy. Probably the safest route to go is to use a lead acid battery which can easily store the charge. In fact, with a little research you can find these batteries very cheaply or even for free. This electricity needs to be converted, so you will need to have a power inverter to convert the energy to be used around your house. There are two types of power inverters available, namely true sine wave and modified sine wave. To replicate the comforts of home, a true sine wave inverter is what you need to have actual alternating current. By spending a few extra dollars on the right inverter, you will be able to use your electricity in your home.

Everything required to build solar panels can be found on the internet or at a home improvement store, so you may want to think about doing it yourself. The solar cells you buy are the central element of your solar panels, so this is the first thing to consider. You’ll get more power from superior solar cells of course.

The usual ratio to keep in mind is that eighty solar cells will generate approximately one hundred watts of electricity. Considering this you can now determine how large to make your solar panels and how many of them you need to power your home.

Anyone can built a solar panel if you have some skills with tools. It will not take that long to get your solar panel up and running and powering you entire home with sunlight.